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Okay this may sound like a silly question, but... Do you think I have to mention to the orthodontist that I want my overbite/overjet corrected or is this just part of the whole process? Ive had braces for 6 months now and no mention of them as yet. I have another 2 and a half years to go so maybe it...

Theres actually a passage on the Internet (The Rainbow Passage - you can google it) which you can use to practice your speech.
I read it out loud a few times a day and it helped immensely

Sounds like nifer237 needs an Ativan for their temper *just kidding

Thanks for the reassurance everyone, I'm feeling a lot better now :) If we're all in the same boat (the loose-tooth boat lol) then I guess it must mean what we're going through is normal and knowing that we're going through it together is a great comfort. Phew! I'm meant to be having my teeth cleane...

Is 3 years an extra long time to be in braces?

@OldBikerBag, haha yes POPCORN (with salt & vinegar flavoring).. my kryptonite!!

Now as for a SUBWAY SANDWICH.. that deserves a double-like!!!!!!

Good for you bnelson52 I agree, we are all here for support not criticism!

As the old saying goes "if you have nothing good to say, SHUT IT"

Ive never heard of trainers, could you post a photo?

Congratulations on starting your journey :jump: I am also 32 years old with linguals, which i have had for just over 6 months now. Speech was a huge concern for me when making my decision, and for the first couple of weeks I struggled a bit with a lisp and had those days which ended in tears of frus...

POPCORN every week

Congratulations on your fantastic decision spudly, and good luck for next week

Thank you I'll be sure to speak to my ortho regarding this.

Any thoughts on the loose tooth?

Hi Everyone I would just like to know if this is normal. I have one tooth at the top which is quite loose, if I press on it i can see it moving in the gum. I know teeth go through a process of being loose and tightening up on and off with braces, but this seems different. The tooth in particular is ...

Hi Angel269 I understand where you are coming from, I was REALLY anxious about getting my braces and didnt sleep a wink the night before. I suffer from Anxiety Disorder and panic attacks and was also afraid of being out of control and that I would freak out once they were on. I spoke to my GP who ga...

I had a reply from someone saying that its impossible to have elastics to correct my bite if i have upper linguals, surely this is incorrect? Okay this may sound like a silly question, but... Do you think I have to mention to the orthodontist that I want my overbite/overjet corrected or is this just...